Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.11.54
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesLove Keeps Their Eyes on Kṛṣṇa
“When the cowherd men and women heard about the killing of Bakāsura in the forest, they were very much astonished. Upon seeing Kṛṣṇa and hearing the story, they received Kṛṣṇa very eagerly, thinking that Kṛṣṇa and the other boys had returned from the mouth of death. Thus they looked upon Kṛṣṇa and the boys with silent eyes, not wanting to turn their eyes aside now that the boys were safe.”
What the purport teaches
- The cowherd men and women were astonished to hear about the killing of Bakāsura. They eagerly received Kṛṣṇa and the boys as if they had returned from death.
- Because of intense love for Kṛṣṇa, they remained silent, thinking about how He and the boys had been saved.
- They looked upon Kṛṣṇa and the boys without wanting to turn their eyes aside.
Try this today
Spend one quiet minute remembering their eager welcome and loving attention to Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
What does the cowherd men and women’s silent attention reveal about their love for Kṛṣṇa?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.